(10-05-2023, 07:44 AM)homebiscuit Wrote:

(10-05-2023, 07:34 AM)The Real Marty Wrote: Businesses should operate for the benefit of, and with the direction of, the owners, within the limits of the law.  As a stockholder, which makes me a part owner, of many publicly traded corporations, as most of us are in one way or another, I would direct the people managing those businesses to do whatever is in the best interest of the owners.  And if taking a public stance is in the best interest of the owners, and benefits the owners in some way, do it.  Otherwise, don't do it.  

That's a long way of saying companies should be in business to make money for their owners, not to change the world.  And I believe most of them do adhere to that rule, because I believe money is the fundamental driver of almost everything.

I agree, however, it’s difficult for me to imagine a situation where a company could take a stance on an issue that wouldn’t anger some segment of consumers. Especially given the boycott mania spread by social media these days.

My stance is no stance. Just do business and keep your mouth shut.